Events Coordinator
Salary: £28,000- £31,800 per annum (depending on experience)
Perm (Full time - 35 hours per week)
Hybrid Working - Home Based/Princes Risborough
Were Association for Project Management (APM). Were a professional membership organisation that sets the standards for the project profession. As a registered charity, we reinvest our surplus for the benefit of our members and the profession. We deliver education and develop qualifications. We conduct research and provide knowledge and resources. We run events and share best practice. We give people the opportunity to connect and provide community for our individual members and corporate partners, wherever they are. Above all, when doing so makes a difference, we challenge the status quo
Job Role Overview
We are looking for an Events Coordinator to join our busy, friendly and supportive Events team.
The role holder will work closely with our Senior Events Manager, internal teams across APM, and a wide range of external suppliers and stakeholders. You will help plan, coordinate and deliver high-quality in-person and virtual conferences and events from start to finish.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organising, communicating and creating positive experiences for others.
Qualifications
* Educated to A level or equivalent
Experience (preferred)
* Experience of event coordination, administration or event management or relevant transferable skills
Skills
* Able to plan, coordinate and deliver a number of event projects simultaneously
* Ability to build effective business relationships with colleagues, external suppliers and volunteers
* Effective PC skills including -
* Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Teams
* Strong ability to produce clear written documentation
* Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
* Well-developed teamwork skills
* Strong organisational skills
Why APM?
Were Association for Project Management (APM). Were united in our aim to help project professionals around the world deliver better projects, setting the highest standards for the industry. Ask our people whats great about working here and the views are unanimous. Youll be joining a community thats friendly and caring. We believe that good communication creates a culture thats open and fair. We ensure everyone at APM, regardless of their role, has a voice and knows theyll be listened to and treated with respect. We see everyone as individuals and champion diversity and inclusion, both within APM and across the wider project profession. Youll work in a collaborative environment thats thoughtful, considerate and positive. Youll be supported by your team and across departments so, together, we meet the high standards we set ourselves.
If you are interested in this opportunity and feel you have the necessary attributes, skills and expertise for the role, please send your CV and covering letter via our website.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
We are open to discussing flexible working and reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and in the role.
Main benefits at APM:
* 25 days holiday (excluding all public holidays). This increases after four years service.
* Private healthcare and dental cover is available after completion of six-month probationary period. APM pays the premium for the employee. This becomes a benefit in kind.
* Pension scheme offered in line with auto enrolment with up to 8% contribution from APM.
* Company sick pay scheme.
* Life assurance at four times the salary.
* Salary sacrifice schemes - pension, cycle to work scheme, additional annual leave (up to 10 days).
* Free parking on site.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Performance Related Pay (PRP) scheme. The discretionary bonus will take account of individual performance as well as APMs overall financial performance.
* One paid volunteering day per year.
* Hybrid/flexible working options are available dependent on job role. However, there is a requirement to come into the office 4 days per month.